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‘Pippin’ Opens Syracuse University Department of Drama 2024/25 Season

Friday, October 11, 2024, By Joanna Penalva
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College of Visual and Performing ArtsDepartment of DramaSyracuse Stage

The Syracuse University Department of Drama begins the 2024/25 season with “Pippin,” the Tony Award-winning musical from composer Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked,” “Godspell”) and Roger O. Hirson. Directed by Torya Beard, performances of “Pippin” will be held Oct. 11-20 in the Storch Theatre at the Syracuse Stage/SU Drama Complex, 820 East Genesee St. Tickets are available through the Syracuse Stage Box Office or by phone at 315.443.3275.

A man wears a crown on his head while the title, Pippin, appears four times on the left side of the image.

“Pippin,” the Tony Award-winning musical, runs Oct. 11-20 in the Storch Theatre at the Syracuse Stage/SU Drama Complex. 

Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day.

“We have assembled an extraordinary artistic team–composed of award-winning creators, distinguished faculty, and accomplished alumni–to help us re-imagine and re-invigorate this timeless story of the search for purpose,” says Ralph Zito, professor and chair of the department of drama. “As always, our students have embraced the task with distinction, and we look forward to sharing the results of their creative work.”

Originally premiering on Broadway in 1972, “Pippin” takes audiences on a magical and miraculous journey, while encouraging us all to find our own “Corner of the Sky.”

DETAILS

‘Pippin’

  • Book by Roger O. Hirson
  • Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
  • Directed by Torya Beard
  • Choreography and associate direction by Kevin Boseman
  • Music direction by Brian Cimmet
  • Additional choreography by Adesola Osakalumi
  • Scenic design by Ningning Yang
  • Costume design by Jessica Crawford
  • Lighting design by Andy LiDestri
  • Sound design by Kevin O’Connor
  • Wig design by Dylinn Andrew
  • Dramaturgy by Molly Evert
  • Stage managed by Maya Rose Zepeda

Cast

  • Pippin: Connor English
  • Leading Player: Kendall Stewart and Gwendalyn Rose Díaz
  • Fastrada: Lili Williams
  • Catherine: Emily Pellecchia
  • Charles: Nyobi Boddie
  • Bertha: Izzy Scampoli

Ensemble

  • Samantha Jade Berman
  • Emily Castillo-Langley
  • Michael DiLeo
  • Malvina Lucchini
  • Caroline Marchetti
  • Justin Roach
  • Tobias Rytting
  • Bridgette Sanders (Theo)
  • Nicolette Smith
  • Gillian Stoltz
  • Truman Tinius (Lewis)

Swings

  • Mallika Jain Cadin
  • Cate Gould
  • Evan Leone
  • Declan Paul McMahon
  • Katie Wood

Additional Credits

  • Co-Dance Captains: Mallika Jain Cadin, Nicolette Smith
  • Assistant Director: Ella Claudine Femino
  • Associate Choreographer: Nicolette Smith
  • Assistant Scenic Designer: Luke Daniel Blumencranz
  • Assistant Lighting Designer: Harry Mullin, Reyna Sanchez
  • Assistant Stage Managers: Katrina Barrett, Fotini Lambridis
  • Rehearsal Pianist: Dan Williams
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